International Journal of Library and Information Science - Most Recent Articleshttp://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLISview the most recent articles from International Journal of Library and Information Scienceen-usCumulative citations index, h-index and i10-index (research metrics) of an educational institute: A
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http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/F9AD57655647http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/F9AD57655647
The graduation or ranking of higher educational institutes like colleges or universities are evaluated on the basis of different criteria. The most important criterion is research criterion. Higher educational institutes need to collect staffs and students research publications, and also check their citations, h-Index, i10-Index and impact factors of journals. Even the evaluation committees ...Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0100Utilization of library resources by lecturers in university of cape coasthttp://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/566BED855649http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/566BED855649
This research work was designed to examine the utilization of library resources by lecturers in University of Cape Coast. The objective of the study was to find out the level of availability of library materials in the university, and determine the extent of use of the materials by lecturers. It is also to find out factors that impede lecturers use of the library and make recommendations for...Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0100Awareness, access and utilization of library catalogue by undergraduate students of the College of Law, Osun State University Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeriahttp://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/1B1A2CF55213http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/1B1A2CF55213
This study aims to investigate the awareness, access and utilization of library catalogue by undergraduate students of the College of Law of Osun State University Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. The survey research design was used in the study. The population of the study comprises of forty-five undergraduate students of the College of Law, Osun State University. A structure questionnaire was u...Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0100The breadth of open access journals impact: An application of the journal diffusion factorhttp://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/F6CB7B866702http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/F6CB7B866702
Several studies have argued that open access (OA) journals have higher citation rate than non-OA journals (subscription-based journals). However, there are still controversial discussions regarding the OA citation advantage. Considering the difference between the diffusion factor and the journal impact factor (JIF) in measuring scientific impact and its potential for a new insight in underst...Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0100Roles of libraries in ensuring political integrationhttp://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/7C1F64766237http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/7C1F64766237
This study is a qualitative review on the roles of libraries in enhancing political integration in Nigeria. There is need to foster national integration from the political dimension through library which is a key information institution. This view is presented in terms of the library enhancing political consciousness and participation, federalism, democratic governance, and individuals respo...Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0100Factors affecting adoption of social media by women’s non-governmental organisations (WNGOs)http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/5AC9ED066239http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/5AC9ED066239
While the adoption of social media gets prominence in the developed world, its widespread adoption has not yet occurred across many organisations in developing countries and very little empirical research focusing on Womens Non-Governmental Organisations (henceforth, WNGOs) has been conducted to date. The aim of this study is to fill this knowledge gap by investigating the factors affecting ...Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0100Research growth and citation impact of Tanzanian scholars: A 24 year’s scientometric studyhttp://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/B8E9DF065829http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/B8E9DF065829
A scientometric analysis was conducted to map the research growth and citation impact of Tanzania scholars over a period of 24 years starting from 1991 to 2015. We analyzed data for research publications of all Tanzania scholars obtained from the SCOPUS database. The study analyzed the year-wise distribution of publications, subject-wise distribution of publications, the authorship pattern, ...Sat, 30 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100An appraisal of the impact of grant-in-aids (Tetfund) and donations in sustaining academic library services in Nigeria: The cross river state experiencehttp://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/6BAB62165852http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/6BAB62165852
The study surveyed the impact of grant-in-aids Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) and donations/gifts as alternative sources of funding to support academic libraries in Cross River State, Nigeria. The survey design method was used to carry out the study. A modified six-point Likert-type scale questionnaire was designed to measure responses on sources of library funding and support throu...Sat, 30 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0100Scholarly communication: The value of repositories and e-portfolios at the University of Namibia (UNAM)http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/78B467765638http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/78B467765638
The study looked at scholarly communication with great emphasis being placed on the value of institutional repositories (IR) and electronic portfolios (EP) at the University of Namibia. The methodology adopted for the study was a qualitative design which included interviews and content analysis of relevant literature. The study provides an insight into key terms such as scholarly communicati...Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0100A belonging mark: Handwritten ex librishttp://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/2BE70D165204http://www.academicjournals.org/journal/IJLIS/article-abstract/2BE70D165204
The kinds of ex libris were mentioned, particularly, the handwritten ex libris in antique books in three Mexican libraries which protect antique books. The importance of identifying and keeping a record of the hand written ex libris was pointed out in the cataloguing process so that it can be registered in the catalogue libraries. There is a reflection of the utility of grouping in the phras...Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0100